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English word origin

Etymology of paved

From Middle English paved, ypavyd, equivalent to pave + -ed.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt. · Laid out or made, as intentions, desires, plans, etc.

verb

simple past and past participle of pave

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Middle English paved, ypavyd, equivalent to pave + -ed.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Inherited-form mentionpavedenm
  • Word-formation componentpaveen
  • Word-formation component-eden
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